Name: Palkatti Chettinad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chettinad
Ingredients: 250 g Paneer (cubed into 1-inch pieces); 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 5 pcs Dry Red Chillies (adjust to your spice preference); 1 pc Star Anise; 1 inch Cinnamon Stick; 4 pcs Cloves; 2 pcs Green Cardamom; 0.25 cup Grated Coconut (fresh or desiccated); 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil (also known as Indian sesame oil); 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprig Curry Leaves (about 10-12 leaves); 2 pcs Onion (medium, finely chopped); 2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2 pcs Tomatoes (medium, pureed); 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.25 tsp Salt (or to taste); 1.5 cup Water; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (freshly chopped, for garnish)